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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the hub interacts with?
To communicate with a process control system, a network interface adapter is required. Which of the answers below would satisfy the minimum number of network adapters required?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages matches specific DCSs to the specified alarm arrangement?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "7" on a typical H1 segment?
Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
Model based network devices are at the user level of Ethernet/IP. Information of a devices type and classification would be contained in which of the text files below?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in visual indications of data?
There are a collection of standards that defines the access control for wired Ethernet. Which one of the answers below is the standard for physical connections between devices being copper or fiber-optic media?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
With the HART protocol, field device messages consistently have _______ bytes of information about status. Choose the best answer from those provided below to fill in the blank.
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input status register?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the ESD system?
Digital signals are, either specific or transitory, voltage levels represent states of logic. Which of the signal encoding methods below uses the conversion of dc voltage levels to ac to represent logic states?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the answers below best represents the number of databases commonly used in a DCS?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input status would use?
There are many options to choose from for alarm types. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the appropriate action is taken, the alarm does not return to normal?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the manipulation process control inputs?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
Using the table below, Select the answer below that best represents an asychronous transmission of the letter "Y" with 7 data bits, two stop bits, and even parity?